Long Black Hair: 10 Hairstyles to Show It Off

At one point, we have all envied that girl in shampoo commercials. Her long, silky black hair in slow motion spells #hairgoals. When you have hair as beautiful as that, you don’t need to do a lot of styling. Long black hair on its own is gorgeous, especially when it’s healthy. Aside from a sleek down ‘do, you can flaunt your ebony mane in several other ways. Here they are.

1. Half crown braid

With a half crown braid, you’ll look like a pretty fairy smiling at your friends.

When you need to dress up a bit, put your hair in a half crown braid. Just take two small sections of hair at the sides, twist each, and combine using an elastic. For the rest of your hair, you can spritz sea salt spray to add texture or iron it straight for a sleek look. You can wear this hairstyle on dates, lunch gatherings, or even on weddings when you’re a guest.

2. Long and layered

Have layers of fun with a long, beautiful layered hair. Credit: Shutterstock

Tired of a blunt, one-length haircut? Add layers to the tips of your long hair. This way, you get to maintain the length while allowing your hair to cascade down your back and form a V-shape. Layers can also help distribute your hair’s volume if you have long, thick tresses.

3. Long and wavy

Add a bit of pizzazz to your straight hair by making some waves. Credit: Shutterstock

Creating soft and subtle waves is an easy way to jazz up long and black hair. You can make gorgeous beach waves, you can simply curl the lower section of your hair. This is also a great way to add volume to long, thin hair. When making waves, avoid wrapping sections of your hair around your curing iron for too long. Three to five seconds is enough to achieve the waves you are gunning for.

4. Long black hair with bangs

Get a fab fringe and enter the room with a bang. Credit: indigitalimages.com

Bangs instantly add oomph to your hair, no matter the length. You can go for blunt bangs or baby bangs if you want to be a bit more daring. Try wispy bangs for a more laidback look. Whatever type of fringe you choose, remember to have your bangs constantly trimmed so they stay in good shape. Besides, you wouldn’t want your bangs poking your eyes, would you?

5. Long curly hair

Got natural curls? A dollop of hair mousse is all you need to make them gorgeous. Credit: Shutterstock

Got natural, curly black hair? Show it off through a gorgeous down ‘do. Let your curls fall beautifully by applying a dollop of hair mousse before blow drying in low heat. Maintain your curls as well by using a conditioner that suits curly hair.

Editor’s tip: Get well-defined curls with the help of TONI&GUY Volume Plumping Mousse. This product also helps keep frizz in control, so you get sleek and frizz-free curls all day long.

6. Asteria hair

Time to take out your hair crimpers and create those tiny curls! Credit: Natasha Estelle

Unlike long curly hair, asteria hair has tinier and more even curls. It’s a great way to wear your hair during the summer if you’re dreaming of being a mermaid. It can also help make thin hair look thicker.

7. Double braided ponytail

Make a simple ponytail more exciting by creating two cute braids first before tying your hair. The double braided ponytail can be your signature look in school so you can walk your school halls in style

8. Sleek and straight hair

If you’re not in the mood for twisting and braiding your hair, leaving it down is a style in itself, especially if you have smooth and sleek tresses. To get glamorously straight hair, spray heat protectant on your hair, then iron one section at a time until your hair becomes pin-straight. So easy, right?

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